Dogs are not only man’s best friend, but a source of massive income.
Some outdoorsmen howl praise for Okolona resident’s Gundog Academy
Mississippi Mutts helps animals in Oxford
University of Mississippi student Lilli Gordon is a foster parent who believes that fostering a pet can be an opportunity for someone to see if they are ready to have the responsibility full time.
New Batesville bistro is one of Mississippi’s few dog-friendly restaurants
In some European countries, it is not uncommon for customers to bring their pets into restaurants as they dine. A new animal-friendly Batesville restaurant welcomes dogs and occasionally goats.
UM student turns labs into hunting dogs
Anyone lucky enough to have a college education knows that juggling your time between attending classes, studying, working, and having fun is difficult. However, Kevin Irwan, of Sporting Life Kennels in Oxford, may have figured out how to achieve the perfect balance.
Ole Miss Field Station leaders closely examine the outdoors
Students looking to experience and learn about nature in Oxford can drive 11 miles north of campus to the Ole Miss Field Station.
Oxford’s Mounted Patrol officers saddle up to serve and protect
Oxford’s Mounted Police division has become a staple in the city’s brand while actively protecting the community, and it involves a lot of work.
Video: Students share thoughts on new Landshark mascot
The University of Mississippi recently changed their mascot for all athletics after a student vote.
Opinion: Global warming isn’t child’s play
The prospect that global warming is a hoax has always been mindboggling to me. Something so widely supported by science and the world conditions we are going through never crossed my mind as being “fake news.”
Hackpacking: Advice and safety tips for your next hiking trip
With the coming of the cold weather, it is time to break out those backpacks and sleeping bags and hit the trails. The number one key to the success any trek is preparedness – not only for obvious safety reasons, but for making the trip generally more enjoyable.
What I’ve learned managing 200 acres of land in Madison County
When I was 12, my father purchased 200 acres in Madison County. He also purchased a tractor to maintain the property and immediately designated the roll of managing the land to me.
University of Mississippi student enjoyed Ace-ing life abroad in Australia
Alden Caroline Easter, popularly known as “Ace,” took a trip down under to fulfill a childhood dream of studying abroad. After spending six months across the globe in Sydney, Australia, she considers the place a third home. It was her nature to gravitate to the sand, sun and ocean, but these new beaches were nothing like those back in America.
A day in the life of a horseback trainer at Hunter’s Edge Stables
Salt and pepper hair, crystal blue eyes, and a rugged tanned complexion describe Germantown, Tennessee native, Beanie Cone, a horseback riding instructor at Hunter’s Edge Stables in Memphis, where he teaches riders of all ages and abilities the intricacies of the equestrian sport.
New York native helps manage local national forests
A New York native who has worked with the United States Forestry Service for 35 years with the philosophy of caring for the land and servicing the people is a park ranger in charge of the Holly Springs and Tombigbee National Forests.
Travel column: Taylor, Mississippi is waiting right round the bend
We said goodbye to our new furry friends and continued on our trek to the unknown. We came around one last bend, and that’s when I saw her for the first time. An iconic old house sits at the stop sign when you enter Taylor. Instinctively I turned left, and found Taylor Grocery.
Humane Society director said education is key to increasing ‘live release rate’
Madison Hyatt Oxford Stories mmhyatt@go.olemiss.edu Since she was a young child on an Indiana farm, Jenn Petermann has always had animals in her life. “I grew up on a livestock and grain […]
Some pet owners want more dog-friendly businesses in Oxford
Tricia Williams Oxford Stories pawilli2@go.olemiss.edu University of Mississippi students have been crucial in the development of a dog-friendly environment in Oxford. Oxford is a community continually influenced by the demands of the […]
The life of a vet tech at Oxford’s Crossroads Animal Hospital
Emma McCabe Oxford Stories elmccabe@go.olemiss.edu Oxford is an animal-friendly town. Saturdays are often spent outside playing with puppies at the Humane Society or walking the family dog at Pat Lamar Park. But […]
Video: Student Marketing Association helps students gain real world experience
Reagan Smith Oxford Stories rmsmith5@go.olemiss.edu The University of Mississippi Student Marketing Association is an on-campus, student marketing firm that offers free services. The organization helps students in any major involving marketing gain hands-on […]
Humane Society says microchips help return lost pets to owners
Kennedy Glanzer Oxford Stories kmglanze@go.olemiss.edu Technology plays an important role in everything today – even the local animal shelter. When a lost dog or cat is brought to the Humane Society, they […]
Video: Don’t bite off more than you can chew when it comes to pet ownership
Emma McCabe Oxford Stories elmccabe@go.olemiss.edu Many college students adopt or buy dogs. While many adoptions work out, some students are unprepared for the work it takes to raise an animal. Nikki Calderon, […]
